DAF A1300 C406
Built: 1956-1956 · Series: A1300
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DAF A1300 – early 1960s truck series from Eindhoven, six-cylinder engines of 4,752 to 4,777cc, 3,210 to 9,368kg kerb weight
DAF, based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, built the A series in the 1960s, before the later F series took over the model designations; suffixes such as BA360, C406 and DA468 denote chassis and engine variants within the series. The A series followed DAF's first post-war trucks and marks the transition to more modern cab-over cabs at DAF.
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The register lists 6 versions of 4,752 to 4,777cc from six-cylinder engines, kerb weights of 3,210 to 9,368kg, gross vehicle weights of 3,500 to 10,300kg, lengths of 6,300 to 8,200mm and widths of 2,200 to 2,300mm.
As a medium-duty truck the A series served haulage and construction in the Netherlands and the rest of Western Europe, and belongs to DAF's early, independent truck production before the later F series. With payloads in the medium segment, the A series filled the gap between light vans and the manufacturer's heavy long-haul trucks, while being simpler to service at independent workshops.
When buying: check for corrosion on the frame, cab and load floor, the condition of the injection pump and engine bearings, the clutch and brake system after decades of use, and the condition of the propshaft, leaf springs and suspension bushes; spare parts for these classics are now available almost exclusively through specialists and DAF enthusiast networks.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle DAF A1300, DAF Trucks (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,200 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 4,060 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,080 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 9,900 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the DAF A1300 C406 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,080 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF A1300 C406?
9,900 kg.
What engine does the DAF A1300 C406 have?
6 cylinders.
When was the DAF A1300 C406 built?
Production years: 1956.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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